COLONIE- John J. Pinkans, 81, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 surrounded by the love of his family.

John was born in Rezekne, Latvia, on September 5, 1936 to the late Dr. Joseph Pinkans and Dr. Janina Pinkans. John served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. In 1959 John married the love of his life, Patricia. They were married for 58 years and together they raised five children. John worked for 32 years at NYS Dept. of Transportation as a Civil Engineer designing bridges.

John is predeceased by his brother, Bernard Pinkans, and his sister, Aldona Hart.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia, his children, Mary (Brian) Burt, Linda Pinkans, Paul (Cheri) Pinkans, Carol Pinkans, and Ann (Timothy) Paro, his grandchildren, Zachary, Alexandria, Julianna, Mallory, Sophia, and Ethan, his godchildren, Susan Davis, and Michael Pinkans, and his nephews, Joseph Pinkans, and Raymond Hart, and a host of family and friends.

Calling hours will be held at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Dr, Loudonville, NY 12211, on Friday, October 13, 2017 from 10:00am-11:00am. A mass of Christian burial will immediately follow. Burial will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Colonie, NY.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John’s name to the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s, 310 South Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208.

COLONIE- John J. Pinkans, 81, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 surrounded by the love of his family.

John was born in Rezekne, Latvia, on September 5, 1936 to the late Dr. Joseph Pinkans and Dr. Janina Pinkans. John served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. In 1959 John married the love of his life, Patricia. They were married for 58 years and together they raised five children. John worked for 32 years at NYS Dept. of Transportation as a Civil Engineer designing bridges.

John is predeceased by his brother, Bernard Pinkans, and his sister, Aldona Hart.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia, his children, Mary (Brian) Burt, Linda Pinkans, Paul (Cheri) Pinkans, Carol Pinkans, and Ann (Timothy) Paro, his grandchildren, Zachary, Alexandria, Julianna, Mallory, Sophia, and Ethan, his godchildren, Susan Davis, and Michael Pinkans, and his nephews, Joseph Pinkans, and Raymond Hart, and a host of family and friends.

Calling hours will be held at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 1 Maria Dr, Loudonville, NY 12211, on Friday, October 13, 2017 from 10:00am-11:00am. A mass of Christian burial will immediately follow. Burial will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Colonie, NY.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John’s name to the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s, 310 South Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208.

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To the loving Pinkans Family we send you all our love from Australia. We are sorry we can't be there with you to provide family support but know that we are all thinking of you. John was a loving, kind and generous man and family meant everything to him.

I personally remember from my trip to the USA in 1987 what a great sense of humor he had and that he was always laughing. Everyone made me feel so welcome and I remember when I left thinking what a lovely family and that I would miss their warmth. That is a tribute to John and Pat for the caring family their raised together.

Then in 1991 what a privilege it was to have John, Pat and Linda come to my wedding, making the day extra special. My Mum loved having John (her nephew) there and has fond memories of that time.

We send you hugs and love and positive thoughts as you celebrate the wonderful journey of John's life. Please know that you are in our thoughts. Bless you all.

To the loving Pinkans Family we send you all our love from Australia. We are sorry we can't be there with you to provide family support but know that we are all thinking of you. John was a loving, kind and generous man and family meant everything to him.

I personally remember from my trip to the USA in 1987 what a great sense of humor he had and that he was always laughing. Everyone made me feel so welcome and I remember when I left thinking what a lovely family and that I would miss their warmth. That is a tribute to John and Pat for the caring family their raised together.

Then in 1991 what a privilege it was to have John, Pat and Linda come to my wedding, making the day extra special. My Mum loved having John (her nephew) there and has fond memories of that time.

We send you hugs and love and positive thoughts as you celebrate the wonderful journey of John's life. Please know that you are in our thoughts. Bless you all.

PatOur deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of John.Ann and Sandy

~ Sandy Hildenbrandt - October 13, 2017

Dear Mary, Brian, Zach, and Allie,I am so sorry for your loss. I had really hoped to attend the calling hours, but there is no way I can on a workday morning. Please know that I will be with all of you in spirit on Friday morning and will keep all of you and the rest of your family in my prayers.God bless all of you, and I'll talk with you soon.

~ Angie Marczewski - October 11, 2017

My prayers are with all of you on the loss of you Father John and Grand Father.

May God Bless all of you in this hard time of your lifes.

Tony Mastroianni.Co-worker with a Mary Burt who I have worked with for several years in the Department of Health.

~ Tony Mastroianni - October 11, 2017

John was a man of integrity and kindness. He loved his family and would go out of his way to help others!

My favorite memory is when he brought Allie & Zach, Amelia and me to go peach picking near Chatham. Nothing big-just simple joy of being in the orchard and picking peaches.

~ Alison Allen - October 10, 2017

Dear Mary and Family,

Robert and I have been blessed to have experienced the closeness of family with not only the Burt Family but, your very kind Pinkans family.We are sorry for your loss and appreciative of how much your father will be missed by your family.

Our love to you all and may your hearts be warmed with fond memories.

God bless, Anita and Robert

~ Anita and Rob Paley - October 10, 2017

Dear Carol and Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. There are no words that can truly express sorrow, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

~ Peter and Michelle Cannistraci - October 10, 2017

To the Pinkans' Family:

On behalf of the family of S. Paul Anzalone (a fellow NYSDOT Civil Engineer who has also passed into glory), we extend our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy. I remember the Pinkans' family from when I was a small child and always have fond memories of one of my dads close DOT friends.

May Gods peace be with you and give you the peace in the knowledge that Mr. Pinkans is now, as my dad would say, "in the big drafting room in the sky."

God Bless

~ Lisa Anzalone - October 10, 2017

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